Yearly Archives: 2011

Fashion Week on the 10-Year Anniversary of 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2011 by admin
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Joanna Hillman, Outside Jason Wu

Posted on September 10, 2011 by admin
Street style darling Joanna Hillman of Harper's Bazaar was back in action yesterday, sporting a cute and creative combination of denim shirt and pleated ivory silk skirt. (I loved her prep secrets for Fashion Week...
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Linda Fargo, Outside Rag & Bone

Posted on September 10, 2011 by admin
One of the most exciting trends to take off this fall is the colorblocking of bright, solid separates. Outside yesterday's Rag & Bone show, Bergdorf Goodman's Linda Fargo demonstrated her keen eye for color with...
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Fashion's Night Out: Instagram Version

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin
Last night we embarked on a failed attempt to document Fashion's Night Out via Instagram - failed because the huge crowd of tweeting, emailing, Facebooking fashion enthusiasts totally overwhelmed the AT&T network. Seriously, AT&T -...
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All White, Vivienne Tam Show

Posted on September 8, 2011 by admin
In a recent interview with various designers, WWD asked them: white after Labor Day, yes or no? Most said yes - with certain conditions attached. It has to look intentional, not haphazard. Here's a crisp,...
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Tertulia

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin
New York tapas restaurants tend to serve as a reminder of what Spain is not. Imagine average New Yorkers drinking wine into the wee hours on a weeknight (I can't - my job!), strolling into...
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Leather Skirt, Vivienne Tam Show

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin
Here's another look from last September's fashion week that's still very relevant right now. The leather skirt should be a key piece for fall, especially this one by Joie. Love the necklace, too.
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Sarah Rutson in Short Shorts, Donna Karan Show

Posted on August 31, 2011 by admin
If you barely remember how to dress yourself in anything other than flip flops and shorts, it's time for a refresher course before NY Fashion Week. Fortunately many of last September's attendees were so ahead...
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Recipe: Toasted Corn and Tomato Salad

Posted on August 30, 2011 by admin
Corn is wonderfully good right now. If, like me, you find yourself buying more than you can eat, this toasted corn salad is a great use for extra corn and tomatoes. Farmer's market produce like...
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Backless Maxi Dress, Prince Street

Posted on August 29, 2011 by admin
Bill Cunningham managed to spot way more maxi dresses than short shorts this summer, particularly near his usual stomping grounds on 57th and Fifth, the opposite of what we saw downtown. It begs the question:...
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Purple Beaded Dress, Jazz Age Lawn Party

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin
A vintage beaded dress looks great with ropes of pearls and a headband. The lipstick is spot on, too.
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Gray Bowler Hat and Suspenders, Jazz Age Lawn Party

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin
Some of the best outfits at the Jazz Age Lawn Party mixed new and old - like a bowler hat, suspenders, high waisted trousers and a plain V-neck tee.
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Jeffrey’s Grocery

Posted on August 25, 2011 by admin
The past few years have seen a huge influx of "foodies" on the New York scene, Yelping, Chowhounding, and Four-Squaring about every bite. But don't worry, New Yorkers haven't been totally domesticated yet. For every...
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On the Grass, Jazz Age Lawn Party

Posted on August 25, 2011 by admin
Two 1920s looks - one in all black with a great hat and the other in all white with lace gloves.
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On the Dance Floor, Jazz Age Lawn Party

Posted on August 24, 2011 by admin
Big band jazz by the Dreamland Orchestra might have been old fashioned, but it was certainly danceable. The vintage fashion came alive on the dance floor. More photos after the jump.  (more…)
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